Naruto was prepared to risk his own life to carry out their plan.
But Sasuke hesitated, concerned that if both of them died and failed to meet the Sage of Six Paths, the entire effort would be for nothing. It was an immense risk.
Even with the Uchiha clan's forbidden technique, Sasuke didn't want Naruto to take that chance. Now that he understood the bigger picture, he knew—Naruto was the true future of the shinobi world.
"Let me go alone," Sasuke said firmly, looking straight at Naruto. "Even if something happens to me, you'll still be here. There will still be hope—at least a chance."
Naruto thought for a moment and replied, "I originally planned to let you go alone, but I was worried. What if the condition won't be triggered unless we both die, like last time?"
"Last time... you mean when we both died in our previous lives? And that's what brought the Sage of Six Paths out?"
Naruto nodded, "Exactly. So if only one of us dies this time, maybe it won't work."
Sasuke frowned. "Are you seriously suggesting we die together again?"
Naruto gave a small grin, "What? Don't want to?"
Sasuke turned his head away, his face slightly red. "Tch... then what if I sacrifice one eye instead?"
Naruto glanced over at Madara in the distance and said casually, "No worries. I've still got seven Sharingan implanted in my arm. Worst case, I'll rip one out and give it to you. Or hey—your brother isn't far. You can always take Itachi's if it comes to that."
Sasuke's eyes widened, utterly stunned. "Naruto, you're insane... You'd go that far to protect the shinobi world?"
Naruto shrugged, forming a Wind Release: Rasenshuriken in his palm. "Enough talk. Look into my eyes—I'll pass the seal for Izanagi to you."
Sasuke met Naruto's Rinnegan gaze. The moment their eyes connected, Naruto used the ocular link to transfer the intricate hand seal formula and chakra manipulation technique needed to cast Izanagi, the forbidden Uchiha jutsu that can rewrite reality.
Sasuke closed his eyes for a second as the knowledge flooded into his mind, then opened them, now fully understanding how to activate the technique.
Naruto spotted an opportunity and hurled a chakra shuriken toward Madara to distract him.
At that moment, Might Guy was still locked in combat with Madara.
After a few seconds, Sasuke shouted, "Naruto! I'm ready!"
Naruto nodded, "Alright, let's finalize the plan."
He instantly summoned his father, the Fourth Hokage, and Jiraiya using Flying Thunder God.
Minato appeared, "Naruto? What's going on?"
Naruto quickly explained everything. Jiraiya's expression turned grave. "This... Naruto, this is incredibly dangerous."
Naruto lifted his arms, revealing the Sharingan embedded in his forearm. "Don't worry. With the Uchiha's forbidden technique—this reality-bending jutsu—we'll be fine."
Jiraiya nodded reluctantly. "Alright. Do you want us to protect you during the process?"
"Yes," Naruto replied. "The God Tree is about to bloom soon. Sasuke and I might be clinically dead for a few minutes. We'll need protection from Madara until we revive."
Jiraiya responded without hesitation. "Understood. Leave it to us."
Still concerned, Naruto summoned Killer Bee.
"Uncle Bee," Naruto said seriously, "If Madara comes for us, transform into your tailed beast form and evacuate me, Sasuke, and my dad. Got it?"
"You got it, Naruto!" Bee replied with a grin. "We'll fly like rhymes through the sky!"
Minato added, "Don't worry. I've got numerous Flying Thunder God marks placed all over the battlefield. If things go wrong, I'll teleport the four of us away instantly."
Relieved, Naruto knew that even if Madara went berserk, they had backup plans to stay alive until Izanagi took effect.
And so, the two made their move. Naruto and Sasuke each activated their chakra and began carving the Izanagi Seal into their bodies.
Three minutes. That's all they had.
The moment arrived.
"Izanagi!" both shouted in unison.
Reality warped slightly as the forbidden jutsu was activated. A translucent clock began counting down inside their consciousness.
Sasuke looked at Naruto. "So... how do we die?"
Naruto rubbed his chin. "Let's stab each other through the heart. Clean, quick, and guaranteed to trigger the effect."
Without warning, Sasuke pulled out a kunai and plunged it into Naruto's chest.
"Tch—Damn it, you're fast!" Naruto winced, then pulled his own kunai and did the same.
With precision and intention, they each stabbed the other in the heart. Blood burst from their chests as the kunai struck true.
Thud!
Both fell to their knees, collapsing against each other's shoulders.
"Naruto!"
"Sasuke!"
Minato shouted from the sidelines. Even though he knew the plan, watching his son die with his own eyes was unbearable.
Inside Minato's seal, the Yin half of Kurama growled, "I can feel the other half of my chakra weakening... it's fading fast."
Inside Naruto's subconscious, the Yang Kurama remained still, observing the darkness forming around the seal.
"This brat always pulls reckless stunts... seriously!"
Kurama refrained from releasing chakra to heal Naruto. If he did, Naruto would survive the fatal wound and the Izanagi wouldn't activate.
Meanwhile, from afar, Madara Uchiha narrowed his eyes.
"What... did they just kill each other?" he muttered.
Madara had witnessed the exchange clearly through his Rinnegan. Naruto and Sasuke had stabbed each other straight through the heart.
"What kind of idiocy is this?"
Even Might Guy, who was engaged with Madara, was left stunned. "What in the world...?"
Minato quickly shouted, "Don't panic, Guy! It's part of the plan!"
Although Guy didn't fully understand, he nodded and kept his guard up.
Madara scoffed. "I don't care what sort of game they're playing. If those two are dead—then the Nine Tails is mine!"
He launched forward.
"Bee! Now!" Minato barked.
Killer Bee transformed partially into the Eight Tails, extending massive arms to lift up Naruto and Sasuke's bodies. Minato stood ready to teleport them away.
At the same time, Guy leapt into action.
"Our fight isn't over yet, Madara!"
"Konoha Great Whirlwind!"
Guy's spinning kick clashed with Madara's Truth-Seeking Staff mid-air. The impact sent shockwaves across the battlefield.
Madara grunted, skidding back while planting his staff into the ground.
Guy crashed hard into the earth.
"Guy-sensei!" Rock Lee shouted, activating the Sixth Gate, Gate of View, rushing to his mentor's side.
"Sensei! Are you alright?"
Guy stood slowly, rubbing his ankle. "Just a scratch... but damn, this guy is strong. I can't hold him forever."
Jiraiya stepped up beside him, his face calm but focused.
"Then let's hold him together. Buy Naruto the time he needs."
Guy paused. Naruto had mentioned something earlier...
If it comes to it, I'll open the Eight Gates myself.
Now it made sense.
Guy turned to Rock Lee, smiling softly.
"Lee... from this moment on, the Blue Beast of Konoha will pass its will onto you."
Lee's eyes widened. "No, Sensei... don't—"
Guy took off his green flak jacket and handed it to Lee. He turned to face Madara once again.
"This is the end of the Blue Beast. The Red Beast of Konoha is coming!"
With one leap, he dashed across the field, stopping only a few meters from Madara. His hands crossed in front of him.
"Eight Inner Gates Formation... Gate of Death: OPEN!"
With a deafening roar, the ground cracked beneath him.
A red, flaming aura exploded from his body like a blazing storm.
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